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General knowledge in which listeners compete for the title of Brain of Britain.

The nationwide general knowledge contest in which 48 listeners from all parts of the UK fight their way to the final. The prize is a silver salver and the title Brain of Britain.

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Brain of Britain: Heat 9, 2018

23/04/2018

Heat 9, 2018

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Heat 9, 2018

Russell Davies chairs the general knowledge contest with contestants from around the UK.

Russell Davies is in the chair for the ninth heat in the 2018 general knowledge tournament.

(9/17)
Russell Davies is in the chair for another general knowledge test, with questions on subjects ranging from the English Civil War to the Eurovision Cong Contest, and from the Bible to the Beano. A semi-final place awaits today's winner.

The competitors are:
Mark Cooper, a civil servant from Brighton
Brian Eastty, an actor and teacher from Westcliff-on-Sea in Essex
Anthony Fish, a community safety officer from Pontypool
Daniel Fullard, an employment manager from Sunderland.

Producer: Paul Bajoria.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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